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The Build Your Brand (BYB) Brunch returns for its highly anticipated second edition this August.
This free, in-person communications and marketing event is designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in Ottawa who want to strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and grow their personal or professional brands.
Participants will benefit from a dynamic program featuring financial literacy training, practical workshops on sales, marketing, content creation, public speaking, and pitching, plus a curated brunch and intentional networking time.
Through this experience, participants will gain valuable tools to build their financial confidence, improve their communication skills, grow their ventures, and connect with other entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders.
Event details:
➤ Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 ➤ Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ➤ Location: Ottawa, Ontario (venue communicated to selected participants) ➤ Cost: Free
Includes:
➤ Financial literacy session ➤ Communications and marketing workshops ➤ Free brunch ➤ Networking opportunities
Spaces are limited, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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